San Francisco · SoMa

Benu

Name: Benu
Address: San Francisco, CA, US
Price range: $$$$

#13 in San FranciscoAsian Fusion$$$$

Awards

4.6

★★★3 Michelin Stars

James Beard Outstanding

What People Are Saying

“I visited Benu for Korean Lunar New Year, and it felt like such a special way to celebrate. As a Korean, I felt really proud that this restaurant has earned three Michelin stars. From the moment I walked in, the details were beautiful and nostalgic....”

New Buzz

Chef at Korean restaurant in San Francisco dishes on Hansik

korea.net · 2 months ago

SF has a new three-star restaurant — and it’s the first of its kind in the world

The San Francisco Standard · 3 months ago

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HRL Ranking

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Corey Lee

Head Chef

Corey Lee is the chef and owner of Benu in San Francisco, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant blending Asian and Western culinary traditions. His restaurant ranks No. 13 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and is recognized among the top 1,000 restaurants in the world.

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What to Order

Tasting Menu

Benu serves only a 13-course tasting menu rooted in Korean, Cantonese, and Japanese traditions. The nurungji and roast quail are recurring standouts.

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